Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, will be at Wakefield Cathedral on Tuesday 28 April, sharing the significance of the Lord’s Prayer in our lives today as part of his Lord’s Prayer Tour across the north of England.
During 2025 and 2026, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has been undertaking a tour across the North of England, sharing the meaning and significance of the Lord’s Prayer as part of a ‘Faith in the North’ movement.
All are welcome at Wakefield Cathedral where Archbishop Stephen will speak about the ongoing relevance of the Lord’s Prayer in today’s world, encouraging everyone to live by its powerful, transformative words.
Archbishop Stephen said: “Part of the Lord’s Prayer Tour across the north of England, I look forward to visiting the Diocese of Leeds, to see the church in action across Wakefield and Leeds, to spend time in schools, and to meet with curates.
“For me, the Lord’s Prayer is a pattern for living, as well as a pattern for prayer.
“My hope is that this visit will encourage churches, schools and individuals alike to engage afresh with the prayer Jesus taught us, and to respond to its invitation to live differently.”
The evening of prayer, reflection, and inspiration will begin with refreshments at 6pm, before a time of worship and conversation from 6.30pm, ending at 8.15pm.
The Lord’s Prayer provides guidance on how to live and pray, and the evening will offer a chance to reconnect with its timeless words and consider how they can change our lives, our communities, and the wider world.
Archbishop Stephen wants to challenge people to get to know this prayer or explore it more deeply to allow it to shape their lives, reminding us of its power to bring unity, healing, and transformation.
